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GUEST COLUMNS VOLVO unveils an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator...
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Since Ontario’s seatbelt law first came into effect, the number of people killed and injured in motor vehicle collisions has steadily dropped and it is estimated that seatbelt use has saved over 9,000 lives.
Welcome to the October 2016 edition of Road Today and thanks for your interest in our award-winning magazine proudly serving Canada’s multicultural trucking industry since 2004! Inside this edition, you will find the latest developments and event updates plus all the regular columns and features. The Fall Seatbelt Campaign by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation is currently underway and Road Today is pleased to be one of the outreach partners in raising public awareness. This year is the 40th anniversary of Ontario’s seatbelt law. Since 1976, the law has been bolstered with increased fines for seatbelt, child car seat, and booster seat violations; a requirement that every vehicle occupant be buckled up - one person, one seatbelt; and the use of an appropriate booster or child car seat became mandatory for anyone transporting children in a motor vehicle. Recent statistics by Transport Canada show that 96 per cent of all Ontarians buckle up on a regular basis — but about half a million still don’t. We encourage all drivers and passengers to buckle up in order to improve road safety as well as precious lives. Most auto accidents happen in Canada during the season of ice and snow, so right now is a critical time to make sure your auto insurance policy has you covered. This is especially important this winter because to help reduce costs, major changes to auto insurance came into effect on June 1, 2016. Some benefits have been reduced and some options for increased coverage have been eliminated or changed. If your policy is coming up for renewal this winter, the changes will impact you. See Page 37 for more details. The province is improving the safety of Ontario roads by bringing in penalties for drug-impaired driving that match those already in place for drunk drivers. We welcome these measures introduced as part of the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act to improve road safety. The Smart Trucker seminar series presented by Road Today Media Group and Outridge Enterprises will make its final stop of the year in Oshawa, Ontario on Thursday, November 10th. The seminar offers winning strategies on leadership, business, time management, customer service, profit centres, latest trends and safety updates to trucking professionals. Registration is free and can be made conveniently at roadtoday.com/smarttrucker. We thank all industry sponsors and participants for making this educational and informative initiative a great success. Thanks for watching Road Today 360 TV Show (available on Bell, Rogers, online) and sending your valuable feedback as well. We look forward to strengthening the conversation with all readers and stakeholders through our social media platforms on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. Enjoy the changing weather and amazing colours of Fall! Stay safe! Manan Gupta Editor @guptamanan
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industry news
Time to Find Permanent Solutions in Excavation/ Aggregate Hauling Sector, says OTA
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ggregate haulers have ended their protest at the MTO scales in Milton and surrounding gravel pits after receiving a temporary relief against crackdown on axle weights. The strike action began on September 20th and ended September 24th after the province agreed to reissue moratoriums on axle weight penalties and restrict enforcement only to gross vehicle weights on a temporary basis while all parties are brought to the table to finalize a long-term agreement. The Ontario Trucking Association hopes that the announcement by Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca to work with all parties to resolve long-standing issues for gravel and dirt carriers will lead to a permanent solution for all carriers. Every province in Canada restricts different truck configurations to a certain carrying capacity (gross vehicle weight), as well as requiring the weight to be distributed in a specific manner across the vehicle configuration to mitigate the impact on road infrastructure. “The Ontario Trucking Association wants the province to implement an enforcement system that will hold all members in the supply chain accountable for the overloading of vehicles, including those loading the vehicles and those owning and operating them,� says Stephen Laskowski, president of the Ontario Trucking Association. OTA points out that Ontario has the most productive and safety-focused truck configuration laws in North America. The majority of the trucking industry and its customers throughout the Ontario supply chain have developed relationships to load trucks in a compliant manner, allowing
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for efficient and safe movement of vehicles and loads. The OTA president points out there are many trucking companies and aggregate businesses operating that load and move these products legally each and every day.
Laskowski suggested the government could raise the compliance bar by rigorously enforcing shipper liability laws as well as implementing new contractual requirements for suppliers bidding on RT government projects.
The Smart Trucker Seminar Series offers winning strategies on leadership, business, customer service, profit centres, latest trends and safety updates to trucking professionals. The 2016 series has travelled to cities like Mississauga, Grimsby, London, Kingston and our final session will be presented in Oshawa. Whether you are a new driver or industry leader, don’t miss to attend. Sign up today!
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riverCheck is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Founded in 1996 by Dr. Chris Page and his wife, Dr. Mary-Jean Page, DriverCheck has grown to become Canada’s leading provider of workplace medical testing and assessments in Canada. DriverCheck was one of the first Third Party Administrators in Canada to offer DOT-regulated alcohol and drug testing. Currently, it serves over 5,000 customers, with access to over 1,000 testing facilities strategically located across the country, providing easy access to all medical services. To commemorate this special occasion, DriverCheck hosted a Customer Appreciation Party on September 14th at its Kitchener Medical Clinic. It was a great networking event with amazing food, prizes and a knowledge bar where people were able to ask expert physicians questions about various medical services and topics (medical marijuana, sleep apnea, etc). DriverCheck’s head office is located in the village of Ayr, the heart of Ontario’s transportation hub. For more info and service offerings, visit www.drivercheck.ca
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INDUSTRY NEWS
UPS And CyPhy Works Test Drone For Urgent Commercial Delivery
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Works. Testing began last month when the companies staged a mock delivery of urgently needed medicine from Beverly, Mass. to Children’s Island, which is about three miles off the Atlantic coast. The drone flight advances an investment made by The UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund in CyPhy to gather information about drone uses and capabilities. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued new rules that expanded the uses of drones in commercial applications. Operators must adhere to important safety regulations. UPS believes these new rules are a step in the right direction. Innovation through automation and robotics has long been a focus at UPS and it has been testing drones in warehouses to check high storage racks to confirm stock or available space. The company also is exploring the use of drones to deliver humanitarian aid in hardto-reach parts of the world. The CyPhy drone used in the test is the Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications (PARC) system. The battery-powered drone flies itself, so very little user training is required. It is extremely durable, has night vision and features secure communications that cannot be intercepted or disrupted. UPS and CyPhy flew the PARC from Beverly to Children’s Island to test the viability of using the drone to make a time-critical delivery. In the mock scenario, the drone successfully carried an asthma inhaler to a child at a camp on the island, which is not reachable RT by automobile.
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PETERBILT INTRODUCES CUMMINS ISL-G NEAR ZERO EMISSIONS ENGINE FOR MODELS 567, 520 AND 320
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eterbilt Motors Company has introduced the Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine for Models 567, 520 and 320. The ISL-G Near Zero engine emissions are 90 percent lower than the current EPA NOx limit through the introduction of a unique three way catalyst in the after-treatment, advanced engine calibration and a closed crankcase ventilation system (CCV). The new engine’s performance and efficiency match the current ISL-G, with 320 horsepower and 1,000 lb-ft torque available. Customers with linehaul, vocational and refuse applications will benefit from the efficient option. Like the currently available ISL-G engine, the ISL-G Near Zero operates on 100% natural gas, which can be carried on the vehicle in either compressed (CNG) or liquefied (LNG) form. The new ISL-G Near Zero can also run on renewable natural gas (RNG). The Cummins ISL-G Near Zero emissions engine will become available for production in Models 520 and 320 by year-end. The new engine will become available in the Model 567 in early 2017. RT
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Volvo’s High-Tech SuperTruck Exceeds Program’s Freight Efficiency Goals
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olvo Trucks North America has unveiled an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator whose combination of advanced aerodynamics, vehicle and powertrain technologies achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88 percent – exceeding the 50 percent improvement goal set by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program. From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. The sleek tractortrailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70 percent – exceeding 12 miles per gallon, with some test runs showing more than 13 miles per gallon – in road tests, and powertrain brake thermal efficiency reached 50 percent. The SuperTruck program was a five-year DOE research and development initiative to improve freight efficiency – meaning more payload carried while burning less fuel – by 50 percent compared to 2009 base model trucks. The DOE recently selected the Volvo Group to participate in DOE’s SuperTruck II program, which will target a 100 percent improvement on a ton-mile-per-gallon basis, and a powertrain capable of 55 percent brake thermal efficiency. Volvo’s aerodynamic SuperTruck has a shorter front end than conventional trucks on the road today, and the hood has a sharper downward slope. Lightweight fairings run the length of the tractor and
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trailer, and cameras have replaced rearview mirrors. Its redesigned chassis is made almost entirely of aluminum, which halved the chassis weight and contributed to an overall tractor-trailer weight reduction of 3,200 pounds. An enhanced version of Volvo’s I-See, a new feature that memorizes thousands of routes traveled and uses that knowledge to optimize cruise speed and keep the I-shift automated manual transmission in the most fuel-efficient gear possible, was an integral part of the fuel efficiency gains seen during SuperTruck on-road testing. A key part of the overall efficiency gain is the downsized 11-liter Volvo engine, featuring advanced fuel injection, cooling, oil and turbo-charging systems, as well as new “wave” pistons and other improvements. The SuperTruck powertrain includes a complex Rankine waste-heat recovery system, which converts heat normally wasted in exhaust into torque, boosting fuel economy by helping to power the vehicle. While not every technology demonstrated in the Volvo SuperTruck will be commercialized, three of the engine advancements developed through SuperTruck research – the wave piston, turbo compounding system and common rail fuel injection system – are already featured in Volvo Trucks’ 2017 engine line-up. Likewise, a number of SuperTruck-derived aerodynamic improvements – like flared chassis fairings improving air flow around the drive wheels, a redesigned bumper and turbulencereducing deflectors – can be found on RT today’s Volvo VNL tractors.
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EVENT UPDATE
Tallman Truck Centre Hosts BBQ Lunch in Oshawa
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allman Truck Centre welcomed customers and industry guests to its Oshawa location (787 Bloor Street West) on September 15th as it hosted a well attended BBQ lunch to showcase the new International HX Series trucks. The HX Series is a new line of Class 8 premium vocational trucks designed to deliver the strength and endurance required for the severe service industry. It addresses full range of applications with both set-forward and set-back front axle models in either short or long hood, depending on the application. Tallman Group offers the complete line of new and used International Trucks, Isuzu Trucks, Trout River live bottom trailers, Cobra and Fontaine trailers, and Kalmar Ottawa shunt tractors. For RT more info, visit www.tallmangroup.ca
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TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT
Ontario Adding GO Bus By-Pass Shoulders on Highway 401
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ntario is adding bus bypass shoulders to segments of Highway 401, which will improve service and reliability for GO Transit buses during peak commuting periods. By the end of October, Highway 401 eastbound between Regional Rd. 25 in Milton and the Highway 401/407 interchange will have the new bypass shoulder segments. They will remain in place until the upcoming Highway 401 expansion occurs, which includes the construction of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in both directions. Adding bus by-pass shoulders complements other Ontario initiatives already underway to improve transit between Waterloo Region and Toronto, including doubling the number of weekday GO train trips between Kitchener and downtown Toronto. Metrolinx has also introduced a new express bus service running all day between Kitchener and the Bramalea GO Station in Brampton, which is timed to connect with GO rail and bus services to and from Toronto’s Union Station.
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‘Smart Trucker’ seminar held in Kingston
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he Smart Trucker seminar series made an informative stop at the Ramada Hotel & Inn in Kingston, Ontario on September 20th. Sponsored by Challenger Motor Freight, Fleet Tax Services and RS2000 Tax Consultants, the seminar series offers advanced sessions on leadership, business, time management, better customer service, profit centers in trucking, new electronic log devices, mandatory elementary level training and commercial vehicle safety with
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OEM News
International Truck Launches
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nternational Truck has launched the International LT Series, its new flagship line of Class 8 over-the-road trucks developed through driver centric design and featuring advanced technologies that deliver fuel efficiency, uptime and driver appeal.
over the driver door in response to overwhelming driver feedback. Multiple improvements are designed for improved safety, including standard LED headlamps to improve night vision, a columnmounted gear-shifter that allows drivers to keep their eyes on the road, and a redesigned onepiece side window that affords the driver a clearer line of sight.
Note: The information and conclusions contained herein are believed to be correct at time of publication, but do not necessarily apply to similar vehicles with different specifications or with production dates after the production of this publication. Vehicles with different specifications or later dates of production may yield different results. Vehicle specifications are subject to change without notice. TAD16008 09/2016 ©2016 NAVISTAR Inc. All rights reserved. All marks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Driver Appeal In developing the LT Series, International worked hard to assure that drivers will find each vehicle more comfortable, appealing and userfriendly in every detail. Based on a careful review of more than 500 points where the driver and truck interact, the highly ergonomic interior of the LT Series includes better elbow room, hip room and leg room. Driver input also led to a smart, welldesigned mix of high-tech and traditional features that emphasize driver ease of use. The redesigned interior features a new premium gauge cluster with a digital driver display that places everything within comfortable reach, while offering drivers real-time monitoring of fuel economy and other important alerts in clear sight. The new display also offers up to 15 customizable digital gauges. In addition, the air horn was relocated back to its traditional, intuitive position
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Uptime The LT Series was designed with the goal of best-in-class uptime, meaning keeping the truck on the road and facilitating quick service when the need arises. To drive improved uptime, International carefully reviewed reliability data and other data collected from OnCommand Connection, the company’s remote diagnostics system, and made multiple enhancements to support increased reliability and serviceability. Fuel Efficiency The LT Series features dramatically improved aerodynamics and provides fuel efficiency that is 7 percent better than the company’s most recent fuel economy leader, a 2017 ProStar with the Cummins ISX15 engine.
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Every detail inside the LT Series cab has been carefully designed, measured and clinic-tested to optimally benefit the driver. All-new gauges received numerous tests and refinements to optimize their readability, usability and positioning so key information and alerts are precisely where they need to be to view without distraction. The available new premium gauge cluster features a customizable digital display that lets drivers intuitively select the information they
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Aerodynamics in the LT Series and continuously calculates the most were fine-tuned using multiple efficient speed and gear for optimal advanced testing methods, THE including in real time. NEW fuel economyKEEPING YOU ON THE ROAD TO PROFITABILITY. ® computational fluid dynamics, oneINTERNATIONAL LT™ SERIES. eighth scale and full-size wind tunnel Multiple Configurations and coast-down testing, to assure that Available the vehicle would perform well facing The LT Series will be offered in winds not just head-on, but also at an multiple configurations, including day angle. cab, 56” low roof sleeper, 56” hi-rise sleeper, 73” hi-rise sleeper and 73” Advanced Technology Comes sky-rise sleeper. It will offer customers Standard a choice of engines that provide Central to the advances of the premium performance. International LT Series are advanced The LT Series is being launched with driver assistance systems that support the new 2017 Cummins X15 engine, safety and efficiency goals and pave the which has HP ratings of up to 500 way for additional customer-selected HP in the efficiency series and up to options. 565 HP in the performance series. It The Bendix Wingman Advanced is also being launched with the new Collision Mitigation system comes 2017 Navistar N13 engine, which will standard with every model in the be available in the spring and has an series, and is also available with the advanced fuel-efficient 13-liter design optional Bendix Wingman Fusion that produces up to 475 HP and 1,750 and Meritor WABCOOnGuardACTIVE lb.-ft. of torque from a design that systems. is 500 to 600 pounds lighter than International’s own predictive traditional big bore engines. cruise control looks ahead of the The company will begin production in RT vehicle and recognizes the terrain late November. u
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Available new LED headlamps and fog lamps deliver brighter light pattern and intensity. Tough new polycarbonate lenses protect against breakage. Driver controls and instrumentation are based on robust industry-standard SAE J1939 electrical architecture, with a new cluster and switches designed to keep drivers focused and maximize uptime. Steering wheel control labels are laser-etched instead of painted for maximum readability and durability. Key interior fasteners are exposed for more intuitive access and easier servicing. The powerful, all-new HVAC system employs advanced automotive heating and cooling technology to deliver optimal comfort and reliability. The system endured rigorous testing in extreme temperatures to deliver best-in-class visibility and comfort. A new max defrost feature in the HVAC system helps clear windows faster in colder climates, providing quicker, clearer visibility for increased uptime and less waiting. Cab wiring includes all-new harnessing and an all-new incab power distribution module that’s inside the cab and away from the elements. A new single canister after-treatment system is up to 60% smaller and 40% lighter than the system it replaces, with better heat management to help improve fuel economy and greater ash retention to stretch out time between service intervals. The system is also simplified for quicker servicing.
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CYBER SAFETY
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make spelling errors. 3. Be suspicious of threats. The email may threaten to close your account if you don’t respond right away or click on a certain link. Genuine online companies and websites don’t operate in this manner, and you can always call them to check. 4. Watch out for offers that are “confidential” or “time-sensitive.” Always give yourself time to properly research the deal. If you receive an email that seems suspicious for any of these reasons, simply delete it. If you’re getting them in a work email address it might be a good idea to report them to your IT services — don’t forward the email, just let them know that you received it. Remember to always think before you click. Find more information online at GetCyberSafe.ca. (NC)
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have always said that the best way to perform great at your job is to enjoy it to the fullest. There are a lot of demands put on truck drivers in the current times and sometimes it can be hard to find the joy in a tough day on the highways, but there are ways to do it. The smart drivers have figured this out and many enjoy the job and sights at the same time. How many drivers have you seen with recreational equipment on the back of their trucks? Many drivers carry bicycles, ski equipment, roller blades and many other types of their favourite items to enjoy the destination that they are traveling to. That’s half the battle of enjoying the job. I remember filling my truck up at the fuel bar early in my career and watching one of my fellow drivers loading his truck up with personal effects from his car. He was putting skis in the truck and roller blades so I asked him if he was going to work or going on vacation? He said was heading out West and had things he wanted to do on his time off out there. To me it seemed like he was going on vacation. Think about this, to go on a vacation outside of trucking you have to spend money on flights or gas, book hotel rooms, rent items that you may not be able to bring with you, and go back to work and try to make up time off wages. With trucking you get a vehicle to go with, your fuel is paid, you already have your sleeping quarters, you can take your favourite items with you, and you get paid to go there. You’re getting paid to go on vacation. How awesome is that? As a driver you have it even better, especially if you are from Canada or the Northern United States. We have seasons and one of the most beautiful seasons around is fall. Don’t get me wrong I love driving down South especially in the winter when it is cold and snowy up North, but fall has to be one of my favourite seasons. If your route takes you south of Indiana you possibly may be missing some of the best drives around. If you talk to people that live in the South they gloat about the lack of snow and sitting out on winter nights, but many say they have never experienced the beauty of the seasons or the colours of fall. That is something that drivers running north get to take in making
their job one of the best in the world. The fall colour spectacle begins in mid September to the end of October depending on where you are in North America. The farther North or East you are, the earlier the season starts. Some of my favourite areas in Ontario are the Ottawa region, the Parry Sound Bruce Outridge Region, and the Waterloo area. If you is transportation drive to the United States then it may consultant with over be worth your while to request a load 30 years experience in to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or the industry. He is the Maine to experience the beauty of the host of The Lead Pedal season. Podcast for drivers ( How do you enjoy fall other than www.theleadpedalpoddriving? As mentioned earlier you cast.com), author of get paid to drive through some of the the books Running By most beautiful country around so The Mile, and Driven to take advantage of it. Carry a camera, Drive, and is a trainer sketchbook, or recreational items like and consultant for bicycles, roller blades, or a good pair of the industry. You can walking shoes to capture the beauty of learn more about Bruce the season. Trip plan to give yourself and his work at www. time to get out of the truck and enjoy bruceoutridge.com certain spots where you can park the truck safely and take a walk. Make a plan to share that beauty with your family and friends by making a goal to post one new picture a day on your social media profiles showing off the beauty of your trips. Trucking has so many benefits that many other jobs don’t have. Think about the person working in a factory with no windows and doesn’t go past the edge of town. Think about what they are missing? So take full advantage of the position you hold. You have a unique benefit to your job that many others don’t have. The best thing is that your “corner office” not only has a window, but some of the best scenery in the world. Enjoy it and Happy Thanksgiving! RT
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INDUSTRY EVENT
Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Big Rigs… Big Hearts… Big Results!
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he Truck Convoy is a celebration of the trucking industry and its support of the Special Olympics Ontario athletes. The event traditionally held at the Paris Fairgrounds was successfully expanded to the Greater Toronto Area this year. The inaugural GTA Truck Convoy was hosted at the Powerade Centre in Brampton on September 10th. In spite of the wet weather, 29 trucks participated in the Convoy. The 12th Annual Paris Truck Convoy held on September 17th was attended by 73 trucks. Thanks to the generous support of drivers, sponsors and
volunteers, over $80,000 was raised at both the events. As part of the “World’s Largest Truck Convoy” program, the event began in Southern Ontario in 2005 and has been going strong ever since. It has raised over $600,000 for the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics since its inauguration. Participants meet at a staging location and are escorted in convoy to a pre-determined destination, where they are welcomed by the Special Olympics community – athletes, families, friends, colleagues, law enforcement officers, and the organizations, companies and agencies that make up the trucking industry. The convoy consists of semi-trucks, truck/trailer combinations, large trucks, low-boys, dump trucks, flat beds, buses, large tow trucks, large box trucks, etc. To know more about the Truck Convoy plans for 2017, please log on to www.truckconvoy.ca @TruckConvoyON
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ENFORCEMENT
Tougher Penalties for Drug-Impaired Drivers Effective October 2
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he province is improving the safety of Ontario roads by bringing in penalties for drug-impaired driving that match those already in place for drunk drivers. Effective October 2, 2016, drivers under the influence of drugs will face the following penalties: • A $180 penalty • An immediate licence suspension of three days for the first occurrence, seven days for the second occurrence and 30 days for the third and subsequent occurrences upon failure of a roadside sobriety test • A possible 90-day licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment following further testing by a drug recognition expert at a police station • Mandatory education or treatment programs, and installation of an ignition interlock device in their vehicle, for drivers with two or more licence suspensions involving alcohol or drugs within a 10year period These new measures were introduced as part of the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act last year. In addition to these penalties, impaired driving can lead to criminal charges which could ultimately result in a loss of licence, additional fines and jail time. RT
Quick Facts • According to the Office of the Chief Coroner, 39 per cent of drivers killed on Ontario’s roads in 2013 had either drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol in their system. • Drug-impaired driving collisions in Ontario had an estimated social cost of $612 million in 2013. • The Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act was passed on June 2, 2015. It also included tougher penalties for distracted driving and “dooring” cyclists, as well as new rules for school crossings and pedestrian crossovers.
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CONSUMER PROTECTION
Understand your auto insurance coverage
before winter hits M ost auto accidents happen in Canada during the season of ice and snow, so right now is a critical time to make sure your auto insurance policy has you covered. This is especially important this winter because to help reduce costs, major changes to auto insurance came into effect on June 1, 2016. Some benefits have been reduced and some options for increased coverage have been eliminated or changed. If your policy is coming up for renewal this winter, the changes will impact you. Automobile insurance is regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. FSCO recommends four steps to make sure you know what you are getting, and get what you need to help protect you all winter long: 1. Read the “Important Changes To
Your Policy!” document that you’ll get with the renewal package from your insurer. It will help you better understand the changes and will help you assess if they reduce or eliminate something that was important to you. 2. Compare the new policy with your current policy to pinpoint changes in coverage. This will help you decide whether you need to add options. Remember, if you have benefits from your employer or another policy, you may already have some level of coverage for some or all of the changes made. You should consider these benefits as you review your coverage options. 3. Understand your policy. Discuss exact coverage in the event of an accident and get clarity from your insurance representative. Ask about options to increase the benefits – and
ways to reduce the costs, such as discounts that may be available to you. Drivers who use winter tires, for example, are eligible for a discount. 4. Shop around. There are many insurance companies competing on price and service in Ontario, so be sure to compare at least three quotes for the same coverages before making a decision. Talk with your agent or broker to get more details about the changes and how they impact you. Visit www.fsco.gov. on.ca/auto for more information. (NC) RT
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ROADTODAY Hello Kids, This is your column. All you have to do is send us a colourful sketch of your favourite truck. For those who haven‛t seen a truck from close, just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures. Send in your entries with your name, age, grade, home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY, 5 Sand Cherry Crescent, Brampton L6R 3A9. Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit. The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place. All the Best!!! Note: All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional, marketing and related activities.
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A woman was sipping a glass of wine, while sitting on the patio with her husband. She said, “I love you so much. I don’t know how I could ever live without you.” Her husband asked, “Is that you, or the wine talking?” She replied, “It’s me...talking to the wine.”
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SEE and be
Don’t put yourself and others at risk Make sure you can see the road and other road users – and others can see you! Keep your lights clean and in good working condition. Make sure your headlights are aimed properly.
SEEN
Turn your headlights on when:
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Driving with proper vehicle lights SYMBOL Master light switch
Daytime running lights
FUNCTION
It’s not bright out (e.g. dusk, dawn, night, driving in dark tunnel). It’s hard to see (e.g. rain).
Understand your vehicle’s light options – and know how and when to use them.
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Manually selects the different lighting options of your vehicle.
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Makes vehicle more visible during the day.
Turn on when headlights are off.
Do not provide enough light on the road ahead of your vehicle when it is dark out.
Note: Marking lights are off.
Headlight lower beam
(low beam, passing beam, dipped beam)
Lights up the road just in front of your vehicle.
Use:
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In urban areas with lit streets.
When following or approaching oncoming vehicles.
Use:
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In rural areas.
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Another car is coming towards or is driving in front of you.
Switch off when: Lights up a longer distance, allowing you to see far down a dark road.
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Driving in fog, rain or snow as light from your upper beams reflects off fog, rain or snow. This makes it even more difficult to see the road and obstacles in front of the vehicle.
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Automatic upper beam
Automatically switches off upper beam when there is oncoming traffic or when there is a vehicle ahead.
Ensures that your lights do not cause glare for other drivers.
or
Automatic headlights
Automatically switches headlights and marking lights on or off according to the amount of light outside the vehicle.
Ensures that your headlights and marking lights are on when you need them.
Front fog lights
Provides better view of the road in fog, as they have a wide beam pattern to light up the road directly in front of your vehicle.
Use if driving in fog or snow.
Rear fog lights
Makes your vehicle more visible to drivers behind you in fog, as they are brighter than tail lights.
Use only if driving in fog, rain or snow as it can be confused with stop lights and distract other drivers.
Marking lights
Activates front position lights, rear position lights (tail lights), side marker lights and licence plate lights.
Make your vehicle more visible to others. Note: Headlights are off.
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Guest Column: Health
Dr Christopher H. Singh Chiropractor, runs Trans Canada Chiropractic at 230 Truck Stop in Woodstock, Ont. He can be reached at 519-421-2024 E.mail: chris_singh@sympatico.ca
Colon Polyps
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think it is safe to say that most of us have heard the term colon polyp at some point in our lives. However, many people do not know exactly what a colon polyp is and why it is important to us. Simply put, a colon polyp is a small group of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. The majority of colon polyps are harmless and pose no significant danger to the individual but in some cases colon polyps can develop into colon cancer. Although anyone can develop colon polyps, people over the age of 50 are at a much higher risk. Other risk factors such as being overweight, a smoker or having a family history of colon polyps may also increase your risk. Some individuals have reported symptoms such as abdominal pain, blood in stool, prolonged changes in bowel habits and anemia associated with colon polyps. However, oftentimes colon polyps do not cause any noticeable symptoms. Therefore, it is important to have regular check ups which may include screening tests such as colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy to find polyps in the early stages of development. If polyps are discovered during a screening test, your doctor will likely remove as many of them as safely
possible. If for some reason your doctor is unable to remove the polyps he or she will take a tissue sample or a biopsy for later analysis. It is important to note that very large polyps may require surgery to be removed. The good news is that there are several lifestyle modifications that can greatly reduce your chances of developing a colon polyp. First of all, eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains has been shown to reduce the risk of colon polyps. To add to this, reducing your fat intake, alcohol consumption and tobacco usage is also very important. Finally, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy body weight will also significantly reduce your risk. Studies have shown that certain professions such as truck driving are at higher risk of developing colon polyps. Physical inactivity, poor diet and tobacco useable have been identified as the major risk factors for this profession. Thus, try to keep these simple tips in mind next time you are going down the highway and you will be well on your way to a polyp free colon. RT Until next time, drive safely.
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Advertisers Index (A-Z) Name of Advertiser
Page
Name of Advertiser
Page
ABSA Canada
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Kevin Snobel
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Ajay Lekhi CPA
35
Mrs. Canada Punjaban
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Auto / Truck Insurance – Puja Gupta 29
Ontario Truck Driving School 16
C.A.T
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Outridge Consulting
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Carmen Transportation
20
Pat’s Driveline
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Cervus Equipment
13
Photoland Studio
35
Challenger Motor Freight
21
Power Dsyl
35
City Engine Rebuilders
37
Pride Group Enterprises
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Cobra Trailers
27
Punjab Star
38
Colony Ford Lincoln
30
Road Today 360
12
Doroga Road
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RS2000 Tax Consultants
13
Dr Christopher Singh
35
Sahi Express
20
Equipment for Sale
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SGT Transport
22
Fleet-Tax Services
11
Sharda Homeopathy
38
Frank’s Chrome Shop
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Smart Trucker
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Glasvan Great Dane
17
Stan Niemczyk Truck Service
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Global Spring Service
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Tallman Group
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Holmes Freight Lines
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Texis Truck Exhaust
15
Ideal Logistics
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The Lead Pedal Podcast
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International Truckload Services (ITS) 48
The Toy Truck Place
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IPS Invoice Payment System
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Truck Stop Opportunity
34
J D Factors
08
Trux Solutions
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EVENT UPDATE
for a Cure
raises over $90,000 for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
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Pictures Courtesy - Bruce Outridge
he Trucking for a Cure Convoy held in Woodstock on September 24th was a successful industry event raising awareness and funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. According to organizers, 84 trucks took center stage rolling along Hwy 401 in a rainbow of Pink Ribbons and helped raise over $94,900 with the generous support of sponsors, donors and attendees. Trucking for a Cure not only raises awareness and funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation but also builds bridges between commercial drivers, the industry and the public at large to unite trucking enthusiasts behind such a meaningful cause. Readers can log on to www.truckingforacure. com to find more info about upcoming events and ways to extend your generous support. RT
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